Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed the final bill in a legislative package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. Authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron), Senate Bill (SB) 344 increases
Beloit, WI – Health professionals and Beloit advocates gathered today at the Peace Trail to decry how gas plants like Alliant Energy’s West Riverside Energy Center jeopardize public health, especially for frontline communities located near them. They called on the U.S. Environmental
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 36, which will create a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill authored by a bipartisan coalition of local legislators to designate the Corporal Benjamin H. Neal Memorial Highway. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the passage of
Madison – Today, two of State Senator Dan Knodl’s (R – Germantown) bills passed in the Wisconsin State Senate. Senate Bill 98, passed 21-10, requires DOT to place on the face of a driver’s license or ID card issued to
MADISON, Wis. — In a stunning display of skewed priorities, the Wisconsin State Legislature will take action today on GOP bills that would undermine access to higher education for students of color, remove protections for marginalized students at Wisconsin universities, and
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced that the PSC’s Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) will begin accepting applications for historic clean energy programs beginning in November. These programs, including the Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that oak wilt, a deadly disease that affects oak trees, has been found for the first time in Ashland County. The DNR detected the disease in wood samples from
MADISON, Wis., – By using advanced epigenetic aging techniques and new data from older adults, a team of researchers found that being deprived of a nurturing childhood environment is associated with accelerated biological aging at older ages, according to a new
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin winters are great for outdoor activities, but the cold and snow can also pose serious dangers to the safety of everyone in the state. To help Wisconsin plan for the months ahead, Gov. Tony Evers has
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, to mark one year out to Election Day 2024, Tammy Baldwin campaigned across the state to meet with grassroots supporters and highlight her commitment to working for Wisconsin. From championing her Made
On Tuesday, November 7th, Matthew Lehner launched his campaign for the District 22 seat on the Eau Claire County Board. On campus, students, faculty, and community members know Matthew as the President of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire College
In compliance with s. 19.84, Wisconsin statutes, notice is hereby given that the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Review Board and its committees will meet on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison. Board
BROWN DEER (MILWAUKEE CO.), WI — A candidate of deep legal acumen and a track record of unwavering commitment to community service, Rochelle N. Johnson-Bent declares her candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 43. This announcement ushers in a
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement of congratulations as Wisconsin Watch workers win union rights in their workplace. “Congratulations to the members of the Wisconsin Watch Union who on Friday became Wisconsin’s newest union members when Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI – “It is clear the stadium subsidy bill seeking to use hundreds of millions of tax dollars to underwrite California billionaire Mark Attanasio is stuck in the State Senate. Legislators should take the opportunity to hit ‘pause’ on
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) presented Ashland Police Sergeant Matt Albertus, Ashland Police Officer Nicholas Ovaska, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Seitz with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during a ceremony at the Ashland Police
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Brittney Pettersen (D-CO), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Defend our Networks Act. The bipartisan bill would use unobligated COVID-19 funds to replace Chinese-made telecommunications products with secure equipment to
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Democrat State School Superintendent Jill Underly handed out a six-figure position in the Department of Public Instruction to a notorious left-wing political operative, Sachin Chheda. So what exactly qualifies Chheda for this role
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin Senate passed the final bill in a legislative package, entitled Embrace Them Both, that protects and supports pregnant mothers and their preborn children. Authored by Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron), Senate Bill (SB) 344 increases the current state income tax exemption for dependents from $700
Beloit, WI – Health professionals and Beloit advocates gathered today at the Peace Trail to decry how gas plants like Alliant Energy’s West Riverside Energy Center jeopardize public health, especially for frontline communities located near them. They called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen emission safeguards on gas plants
Madison, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed Assembly Bill 36, which will create a timeline for the processing of sexual assault kits by the State Crime Lab. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona), builds upon legislation passed last session
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill authored by a bipartisan coalition of local legislators to designate the Corporal Benjamin H. Neal Memorial Highway. Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the passage of 2023 Senate Bill 223: “I am very proud that this
Madison – Today, two of State Senator Dan Knodl’s (R – Germantown) bills passed in the Wisconsin State Senate. Senate Bill 98, passed 21-10, requires DOT to place on the face of a driver’s license or ID card issued to a non-citizen a readily recognizable indication that the license or
MADISON, Wis. — In a stunning display of skewed priorities, the Wisconsin State Legislature will take action today on GOP bills that would undermine access to higher education for students of color, remove protections for marginalized students at Wisconsin universities, and enshrine into our state constitution discriminatory anti-voter laws that unjustly
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) today announced that the PSC’s Office of Energy Innovation (OEI) will begin accepting applications for historic clean energy programs beginning in November. These programs, including the Wisconsin Grid Resilience Grant Program, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that oak wilt, a deadly disease that affects oak trees, has been found for the first time in Ashland County. The DNR detected the disease in wood samples from a red oak tree in the town of Gordon. “There
MADISON, Wis., – By using advanced epigenetic aging techniques and new data from older adults, a team of researchers found that being deprived of a nurturing childhood environment is associated with accelerated biological aging at older ages, according to a new paper led by Assistant Professor Lauren Schmitz of the La Follette School
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin winters are great for outdoor activities, but the cold and snow can also pose serious dangers to the safety of everyone in the state. To help Wisconsin plan for the months ahead, Gov. Tony Evers has declared Nov. 13-17 Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. “When
MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, to mark one year out to Election Day 2024, Tammy Baldwin campaigned across the state to meet with grassroots supporters and highlight her commitment to working for Wisconsin. From championing her Made in America rules and lowering the price of prescription drugs
On Tuesday, November 7th, Matthew Lehner launched his campaign for the District 22 seat on the Eau Claire County Board. On campus, students, faculty, and community members know Matthew as the President of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire College Democrats as well as a Student Senator. As a Student
In compliance with s. 19.84, Wisconsin statutes, notice is hereby given that the Wisconsin Historical Society’s Historic Preservation Review Board and its committees will meet on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Wisconsin Historical Society, 816 State Street, Madison. Board committees will meet according to the following schedule: Architecture Committee,
BROWN DEER (MILWAUKEE CO.), WI — A candidate of deep legal acumen and a track record of unwavering commitment to community service, Rochelle N. Johnson-Bent declares her candidacy for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 43. This announcement ushers in a potential era of judicial leadership grounded in both professional excellence
… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options.
Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement of congratulations as Wisconsin Watch workers win union rights in their workplace. “Congratulations to the members of the Wisconsin Watch Union who on Friday became Wisconsin’s newest union members when Wisconsin Watch management voluntarily recognized the workers’ right to a union
Milwaukee, WI – “It is clear the stadium subsidy bill seeking to use hundreds of millions of tax dollars to underwrite California billionaire Mark Attanasio is stuck in the State Senate. Legislators should take the opportunity to hit ‘pause’ on the issue, hear directly from their constituents, and deliberate further
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) presented Ashland Police Sergeant Matt Albertus, Ashland Police Officer Nicholas Ovaska, and Ashland County Sheriff’s Deputy Andy Seitz with the 2023 “First Responder of the Year” award during a ceremony at the Ashland Police Department this afternoon. “These three fearless officers responded courageously to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Brittney Pettersen (D-CO), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Defend our Networks Act. The bipartisan bill would use unobligated COVID-19 funds to replace Chinese-made telecommunications products with secure equipment to ensure America… Please log in to access subscriber content. If
MADISON, Wis. – In case you missed it, Democrat State School Superintendent Jill Underly handed out a six-figure position in the Department of Public Instruction to a notorious left-wing political operative, Sachin Chheda. So what exactly qualifies Chheda for this role — executive director of the Office of the State Superintendent?